Internationally Renowned Bolshoi Ballet Brings Select Performances to U.S.
Cinemas
Fathom Events, BY Experience and Pathé Live Present Four 2014-15 Season
Performances from Russia’s Leading Dance Company in Select U.S. Cinemas
Business Wire
CENTENNIAL, Colo. -- July 14, 2014
Fathom Events, BY Experience and Pathé Live extend the splendor of Russia’s
celebrated dance company to select U.S. cinemas with the Bolshoi Ballet
2014-15 Season. Four titles from Bolshoi Ballet’s 2014–15 season will be
screened as Sunday matinees with three live productions (captured earlier the
same day from Moscow) and one pre-recorded program. The live productions in
this series include The Legend of Love on Sunday, Oct. 26 and the beloved
classics The Nutcracker on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Swan Lake on Sunday, Jan. 25. A
special presentation of Romeo and Juliet, previously recorded, will be
exhibited as a part of the cinema series on Sunday, March 8. The series
trailer, starring Bolshoi dancers David Hallberg and Olga Smirnova can be seen
here.
Tickets for the Bolshoi Ballet 2014-15 Season are available at participating
theater box offices and at www.FathomEvents.com. The events will be presented
in 350 select movie theaters around the country through Fathom’s Digital
Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations and prices, visit
the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
“Fathom’s commitment to the continued presentation of the world’s finest in
arts and entertainment will be on full display with the Bolshoi Ballet in
cinemas across the U.S.,” Fathom Events CEO John Rubey said. “These specific
performances are iconic favorites and will allow audiences to experience the
grandeur of Russia’s greatest ballet company, all in the comfort of their
local movie theater.”
The Legend of Love – Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014 at 12:55 p.m. ET / 11:55 a.m. CT /
10:55 a.m. MT and tape-delayed to 12:55 p.m. PT/AK/HI
The royal apartments of Queen Mekhmene Banu are plunged into mourning – her
young sister, Princess Shyrin, is dying. The Princess will only be saved if
the Queen gives Shyrin her beauty. The Queen decides to sacrifice herself, but
later regrets her action when she is disfigured and Shyrin falls in love with
the Queen’s own lover, the painter Ferkhad. This splendid tale of forbidden
love, self-sacrifice, jealousy and suffering returns to the Bolshoi stage
after a 10-year absence. “The Legend of Love” is one of Russian ballet master
Yuri Grigorovich’s earliest choreographic works, and its storyline explores
the conflict between love and duty through its two heroines. Featuring
stylized movements, sets and costumes inspired by the Middle East, this
stunning ballet uses pure dance to tell the story and is further enriched by
the talent of the Bolshoi troupe.
The Nutcracker – Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014 at 12:55 p.m. ET / 11:55 a.m. CT /
10:55 a.m. MT and tape-delayed to 12:55 p.m. PT/AK/HI
On Christmas Eve, Marie’s godfather, Drosselmeyer, gives her a strange toy: a
wooden nutcracker carved in the shape of a little man. At midnight, when the
celebrations are over, all the toys magically come to life. The nutcracker
grows to human size and takes charge of the tin soldiers, flying to the rescue
of Marie, who is threatened by the Mouse King and his mouse army. Based on E.
T. A. Hoffmann’s story, “The Nutcracker” is one of the greatest classics in
the world. With iconic music by Tchaikovsky, and enchanting sets and costumes,
this beautiful tale explores the universal themes of love, power and evil.
This version, created for the Bolshoi by Yuri Grigorovich, is full of
romanticism and philosophical reflections on ideal love. Masterfully
interpreted by the Bolshoi dancers, it will enchant the whole family for the
festive season, proving that one is never too young or too old to be swept
away by “The Nutcracker.”
Swan Lake – Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015 at 12:55 p.m. ET / 11:55 a.m. CT / 10:55
a.m. MT and tape-delayed to 12:55 p.m. PT/AK/HI
At the palace, the royal family and their guests are gathered for Prince
Siegfried’s birthday celebrations. In a majestic ceremony, Siegfried is made a
knight; young girls try to attract his attention, as he must choose a wife
during the ball. Overcome by the sudden awareness of his future
responsibilities, he escapes into the night and meets a strange flock of swans
by a magical lake. White swan by day, human by night, the beautiful Odette
awaits an oath of true love to break the curse. The great legend of the
enigmatic swan/woman is one of the most romantic classical ballets,
appropriately set in the era of courtly romance and characterized by elegance,
style and harmony.
With Tchaikovsky’s famous, lyrical score, Swan Lake depicts the tragic love
between Princess Odette and Prince Siegfried, and will no doubt be performed
to perfection by the unparalleled virtuosity of Russia’s great Bolshoi Ballet.
This universal and enchanting masterpiece of love, deception and drama is a
must.
Romeo and Juliet (Pre-recorded) – Sunday, March. 8, 2015 at 12:55 p.m. local
time
In Verona, the rivalry between the Capulets and the Montagues brings bloodshed
to the city. When the Capulets organize a masked ball in honor of their
daughter Juliet, Romeo Montague and his friend Mercutio attend incognito
because of the hatred that tears the two houses apart. Romeo and Juliet fall
madly in love, and are distraught when they realize they belong to rival
families.
William Shakespeare’s timeless story, written in 1595, is brought to the stage
through breathtaking choreography and Sergei Prokofiev’s much-loved score.
With its famous melodies, rhythmic variety and universal theme, this story of
impossible love remains an all-time favorite, and is one of the world’s most
popular ballets.
For more information about Bolshoi Ballet and the ballet series, please visit
www.bolshoiballetincinema.com.
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About Bolshoi Ballet
The Bolshoi Theatre of Russia, one of the greatest music and dance stages in
the world, was founded in 1776 and to this day remains a spearhead of Russian
culture. With more than 250 dancers, the Bolshoi Ballet is one of the largest
and most celebrated ballet companies in the world. Its annual repertoire of up
to 30 titles per year includes classical masterpieces, rare productions and
outstanding works by the most famous contemporary choreographers. Moreover,
thanks to its school, the Bolshoi keeps the revered tradition of classical
ballet alive through new generations of talented young dancers. For the 5th
season, the Bolshoi Ballet will continue to open its doors and allow viewers
across the world to attend their outstanding performances in over 1,000
cinemas internationally.
About BY Experience
BY EXPERIENCE kicked off the digital revolution of live events to movie
theaters and other locations globally with David Bowie’s 2003 Reality album
launch and since then, over 20 million tickets have been sold worldwide for
cinema events BY Experience has distributed globally. Credits: Worldwide HD
Distribution Representative, The Met: Live in HD series (2006 to present);
International (ex-UK) Distribution Representative, the U.K.’s National Theatre
Live series (2009 to present); Executive Producer for Cinema Leonardo Live
(February 2012) and the series Exhibition: Great Art on Screen (2013), the
public radio shows Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me! Live (2013), This American Life –
Live! with Ira Glass (2008, 2009, 2012) and A Prairie Home Companion with
Garrison Keillor (February and October 2010), the Roundabout Theatre Company’s
production of The Importance of Being Earnest (June 2011), Red Hot Chili
Peppers Live: I’m With You (August 2011); The Big Four: Metallica, Slayer,
Megadeth, Anthrax (June 2010), St. Olaf Christmas Festival (2007 and 2011),
the New York Times speaker’s series TimesTalks LIVE (2009), David Gilmour:
Remember That Night — Live from the Royal Albert Hall (September 2007),
Distributor to Cinema Westlife: The Farewell Concert (June 2012), the classic
music celebration BBC Last Night of the Proms (2009 - 2012), BBC Electric
Proms: Robbie Williams (October 2009). BY Experience distributes to over 60
countries, to 2,000 movie screens. For more information, visit:
www.byexperience.net.
About Pathé Live
Pathé Live, a Gaumont-Pathé subsidiary since 2008, is the European leader in
the distribution of alternative programs in cinemas. Its network is rapidly
expanding and now counts more than 130 cinemas venues in France and over 1000
venues around the world. Thanks to its unique system of high definition and
video transmission by satellite, Pathé Live is able to deliver high quality
live and recorded events everywhere across the globe. Pathé Live has, over the
years, been providing a wide variety of programs such as operas, ballets,
concerts, exhibitions and has also been a pioneer in the broadcast of 3D live
shows. Pathé Live is the distributor of the Met Live in HD in France and
Switzerland.
Pathé Live has also been producing and distributing the Bolshoi Ballet shows
since 2010 live or near live in 1000 cinemas across the world and will launch
with the new 2014-2015 season, its 5th Bolshoi Ballet in cinemas season. These
shows, specifically shot for the big screen with 5.1 sound and 10 HD cameras,
will continue to provide a unique opportunity for the audience to experience
an unprecedented proximity with the artists and enjoy a unique look behind the
scenes of the most renowned ballet company in the world.
Contact:
Fathom Events
Jessica Hanus, 303-792-8766
jhanus@fathomevents.com
or
Scoop Marketing for Fathom Events
Erik Stein, 818-761-6100
estein@solters.com
or
Scoop Marketing for Fathom Events
Jonathan Taylor, 310-880-4951
jtaylor@solters.com
or
BY Experience
Dianna Mesion, 917-829-0344
Dianna@byexperience.net